Question 1

A reasonable methodology is one that is replicable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The methodology section of an analytical report should include

Accepted Answer

A)  an opening that describes your overall approach to collecting information. 
B)  the body where you walk the reader step by step through the major parts of the study. 
C)  a closing where you discuss the limitations of the study. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  an opening that describes your overall approach to collecting information. 
B)  the body where you walk the reader step by step through the major parts of the study. 
C)  a closing where you discuss the limitations of the study. 
D)  All of the above are correct. D

Question 3

Which of the following items is NOT commonly found in back matter?

Accepted Answer

A)  appendices 
B)  calculations 
C)  abstract 
D)  glossary of terms 
A)  appendices 
B)  calculations 
C)  abstract 
D)  glossary of terms C

Question 4

Write a one sentence hypothesis for each of the research questions below:
-Is it feasible to eliminate Styrofoam products from campus?
-Will a well-designed app increase the number of lunch customers at Traditional Banquet?
-Why are the liver cancer rates in Horn, Nevada higher than the national average?
-Will introducing a lecture on underage drinking during Freshman orientation reduce this problem on campus?

Accepted Answer

Hypotheses:
1. It is feasible to elimina

Question 5

What does IMRaD stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion 
B)  Information, Methods, Results, and Definition 
C)  Information, Meaning, Research, and Discussion 
D)  Introduction, Meaning, Research, and Direction 
A)  Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion 
B)  Information, Methods, Results, and Definition 
C)  Information, Meaning, Research, and Discussion 
D)  Introduction, Meaning, Research, and Direction

Question 6

Bullet points help readers find essential information in an executive summary.

Accepted Answer

Bullet points are an effective tool in a

Question 7

Graphics such as tables, graphs, and charts may replace written text if they convey the data honestly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is unethical to modify your hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Revise the following sentences by changing them from passive voice to active voice.
-A mistake was made by the associate.
-The boy was chased by the dog.
-The student was failed by the teacher.
-The book was placed on the table by the child.
-The memo was written by my colleague.
-The woman was robbed by the criminal.
-The drug has been recalled by the pharmaceutical company.
-The report has been forwarded to the legal department.
-My résumé was proofread by my brother.
-My computer had been left on for days.

Accepted Answer

The associate made a mistake.
The dog ch

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in introductions to analytical reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  State the purpose of the report. 
B)  Give a timeline for completion. 
C)  Offer background information on the subject. 
D)  Forecast the organization of the report. 
A)  State the purpose of the report. 
B)  Give a timeline for completion. 
C)  Offer background information on the subject. 
D)  Forecast the organization of the report.

Question 11

What is a poster presentation?

Accepted Answer

A poster presentation is a method of sha

Question 12

Which of the following types of analytical reports is written when a scientific project is finished?

Accepted Answer

A)  research report 
B)  completion report 
C)  empirical research report 
D)  recommendation report 
A)  research report 
B)  completion report 
C)  empirical research report 
D)  recommendation report

Question 13

In a small group, explore Google Docs. Go to HYPERLINK "http://docs.google.com/" http://docs.google.com. If you do not have a Google account, you may create one free. Add all members of your group to the team that is able to share your documents. Open a document in Google Docs and examine the features that you find there. Compare those features to the ones that you are familiar with from whatever word processing program you normally use. Write an email to Google providing them with feedback and advice about the usability of Google Docs. What features would you like to see added? What do you like about Google Docs? What do you dislike? Be prepared to share your findings with the class. Your instructor may choose to have you use Google Docs for future assignments.

Accepted Answer

Dear Google Docs Team,

I recently had t

Question 14

Which of the following describes a feasibility report?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is often used to make suggestions about the best course of action. 
B)  It is written to determine whether developing a product or following a course of action is possible or sensible. 
C)  Its purpose is to present the findings of a study. 
D)  None of these describe a feasibility report. 
A)  It is often used to make suggestions about the best course of action. 
B)  It is written to determine whether developing a product or following a course of action is possible or sensible. 
C)  Its purpose is to present the findings of a study. 
D)  None of these describe a feasibility report.

Question 15

Which of the following is a research question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Could we convert our campus buildings to a renewable heating source, like solar? 
B)  How much would it cost to automate our factory in Racine, Wisconsin? 
C)  Is it feasible to reintroduce wolves into the Gila Wilderness Area? 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Could we convert our campus buildings to a renewable heating source, like solar? 
B)  How much would it cost to automate our factory in Racine, Wisconsin? 
C)  Is it feasible to reintroduce wolves into the Gila Wilderness Area? 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 16

When should you consider including an abstract?

Accepted Answer

A)  if your report is longer than ten pages 
B)  if your report will be read by audience members outside of your company 
C)  if your report will be published to a large audience 
D)  if your report includes many graphics 
A)  if your report is longer than ten pages 
B)  if your report will be read by audience members outside of your company 
C)  if your report will be published to a large audience 
D)  if your report includes many graphics

Question 17

Which of the following are basic features of an analytical report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction that identifies the research question or hypothesis. 
B)  Methodology that explains step by step how the research was conducted. 
C)  Results that present the facts, data, and evidence collected while doing research. 
D)  Graphics that illustrate the results of the research. 
A)  Introduction that identifies the research question or hypothesis. 
B)  Methodology that explains step by step how the research was conducted. 
C)  Results that present the facts, data, and evidence collected while doing research. 
D)  Graphics that illustrate the results of the research.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in conclusions to analytical reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make an obvious transition. 
B)  Look to the future. 
C)  Mention problems. 
D)  Say thank you. 
A)  Make an obvious transition. 
B)  Look to the future. 
C)  Mention problems. 
D)  Say thank you.

A reasonable methodology is one that is replicable.

The methodology section of an analytical report should include

Which of the following items is NOT commonly found in back matter?

What does IMRaD stand for?

Bullet points help readers find essential information in an executive summary.

Graphics such as tables, graphs, and charts may replace written text if they convey the data honestly.

It is unethical to modify your hypothesis.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in introductions to analytical reports?

What is a poster presentation?

Which of the following types of analytical reports is written when a scientific project is finished?

Which of the following describes a feasibility report?

Which of the following is a research question?

When should you consider including an abstract?

Which of the following are basic features of an analytical report?

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in conclusions to analytical reports?

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Exam 9: Analytical Reports

A reasonable methodology is one that is replicable.

The methodology section of an analytical report should include

Which of the following items is NOT commonly found in back matter?

What does IMRaD stand for?

Bullet points help readers find essential information in an executive summary.

Graphics such as tables, graphs, and charts may replace written text if they convey the data honestly.

It is unethical to modify your hypothesis.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in introductions to analytical reports?

What is a poster presentation?

Which of the following types of analytical reports is written when a scientific project is finished?

Which of the following describes a feasibility report?

Which of the following is a research question?

When should you consider including an abstract?

Which of the following are basic features of an analytical report?

Which of the following is NOT one of the six moves typically found in conclusions to analytical reports?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Preparing and Giving Presentations

Writing for the Web

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